Charles G. Briggs, announced his candidacy for nomination at the next Republic County Convention for the office of Register of Probate in Aroostook County.
L.W. Stevens has sold his land on Washburn Street to Dr. S.D. Little and Rev. I.G. Cheney. This property, together with former purchases by these two gentlemen, make a tract of several acres that will be subdivided in building lots.
The hydrants in the village have been thoroughly inspected during the past week in preparation to winter and were found to be in first-class condition.
The Caribou Mining Company has sold off its claims in the Klondike for $20,000 in cash and a bonus of 25 percent of the gross amount of the gold output.
Mr. Charles E. Phillip and Miss Rachel Doyle were united in marriage by the Rev. T. J. Ramsdell at the Baptist parsonage. A large circle of friends and acquaintance wished for these two popular young people many years of wedded life.
75 Years Ago
L.H. Denton of Caribou was awarded first prizes at the state Pomological Exhibition at Lewiston for raw and market cream and butter.
Perley Quimby returned from a very successful hunting trip last week, bringing home a large 14-point buck. Being a taxidermist, he will mount the head.
“The Blonde Venus,” starring Marlene Deitrich, was playing at the Powers Theatre.
P. J. Sullivan of the Caribou Rotary Club spoke about the proper grading and merchandising of Aroostook County potatoes during the weekly luncheon and meeting.
Potatoes were selling at 65 center a barrel.
50 years ago
Ralph Allen, Donald Collins and David Solman were elected president, vice president and clerk, respectively, of the Caribou Community Hotel Corp. Parker Briggs was elected treasurer.
Maurice Hale was elected Worthy Master of the Caribou Grange No. 138.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Strainge and son, David, called on her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Anderson of Stockholm.
Caribou Kiwanis Club was formed this week with Bert Pratt Jr., named as president.
25 years ago
Caribou City Council and the Cary Medical Center Board of Directors agree to form a committee to study the hospital’s problems and propose solutions. City Mayor Patricia Collins proposed the forming of the committee.
The School Department was planning open houses at the city’s various schools so parents could meet with teachers about the students’ progress.
The Caribou Drama Club staged “South Pacific.” Patrick Snowman played Luther Billis and Becky Bouchard portrayed Ensign Nellie Forbush.
Renovations at Damon Elementary School at Loring Air Force Base cost $840,000. The aim was to improve the educational atmosphere at the base school.
